Entrepreneur Events
Pitch contests, networking, classes, 1-on-1 coaching, bootcamps, and more.
It’s all happening in Kalamazoo and our surrounding area.
Stop going it alone and come join Kalamazoo’s amazing entrepreneur community.
Drop-In KZEN Office Hours*
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Downtown Factory Coffee*
Every Other Friday 10 AM - 12 PM
Check the calendar above for dates, and look for the KZEN sign to find our table. -
El Concilio
Third Wednesday’s 1 PM - 3 PM
To access the building, you will need to ring the doorbell and tell the staff that you are hear for KZEN. -
KPL Washington Square Branch*
4th Wednesdays 4 PM - 6 PM
Look for the KZEN sign, and come grab a seat to chat about your business.
*Office hours at coffee shops and library locations are not sponsored by the venue. If you have questions about the office hours, please contact us to get more details.
Drop-In Office Hours at Can-Do Kalamazoo
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SCORE
TUESDAYS 9 AM - 12 PM
Learn more about SCORE’s free business mentoring program and get business coaching on the spot. -
City of Kalamazoo
TUESDAYS 1 PM - 5 PM
Meet with Kevin Ford, the Shared Prosperity Coordinator for the City of Kalamazoo -
SBDC
WEDNESDAYS 9 AM - 12 PM
Learn about SBDC’s free business coaching and resources. And get business advice on the spot. -
City of Kalamazoo
THURSDAYS 1 PM - 5 PM
Meet with Jared Chambers, the Business Specialist for the City of Kalamazoo. -
Kalamazoo Social Equity Cannabis Chamber
1st FRIDAYs 10 AM - 5 PM
Meet with Rebecca Colette for the Kalamazoo Social Equity Cannabis Chamber.
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Mix Design Day
Get ready for a lively day of hands-on sessions and big ideas that dig into what truly shapes great design. Whether you are a student or a seasoned professional, you will explore how failure sparks innovation, uncover the hidden forces behind teamwork, define what success really looks like, and discover the power of design leadership.
MIX Innovation Celebration
On Wed, Dec 11th at 4:00 PM, Mix will be hosting the Mix Innovation Celebration. Let’s honor creativity and spark new ideas together! Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to the brilliance of creativity and innovation in our community. We’re celebrating the outstanding companies and their groundbreaking products launched in 2024, including award winners that have set new benchmarks in design.